FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lilli Pilli Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Lilli Pilli Small Business Loans
Lilli Pilli unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Lilli Pilli Business Loans
What is the Larger Lilli Pilli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal 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 provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.