FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Laverton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Laverton Small Business Loans
Laverton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Laverton Business Loans
What is the Larger Laverton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal 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 your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.