FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Little River Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Little River Small Business Loans
Little River unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Little River Business Loans
What is the Larger Little River Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is 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 an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.