FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lewisham Small Business Loans
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Lewisham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Lewisham Business Loans
What is the Larger Lewisham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. 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 you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer 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 aspects in order to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.