FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Liberty Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Liberty Grove Small Business Loans
Liberty Grove 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Liberty Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Liberty Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.