FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Laverton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Laverton Small Business Loans
Laverton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Laverton Business Loans
What is the Larger Laverton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 as well as financial 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 instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.