FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Little Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Little Bay Small Business Loans
Little Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Little Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Little Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.